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Thousands of children will receive the extra support they need to become confident, fluent readers thanks to the DfE's new phonics check, an independent study reveals.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Schools Minister announces matched funding scheme for phonics resources to drive up reading standards.
All children to be given a phonics-based progress check in year 1 so teachers can identify those in need of extra support.
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